Greetings again from the darkness. What makes a movie “epic”? Most cinephiles would agree the list of epic movies includes LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (1962), GONE WITH THE WIND (1939), BEN-HUR (1959), and APOCALYPSE NOW (1979). Of course, arguments can be made for...
Waco Independent Film Festival 2026 Greetings again from the darkness. For those who are itching to re-live the glory days of 1984 high school, writer-director Michael Walker and co-writer Susan Gomes are here for you. The surprising part is that even for...
Christopher Nolan brings the legendary Greek myth of The Odyssey to the big screen with grand action scenes, fantastic visuals, and plenty of emotional impact to engage the audience. The story of The Odyssey is a perfect fit for Nolan’s filmmaking style- the...
Greetings again from the darkness. I usually try to avoid using the word ‘endearing’ to describe a film that strikes an emotional chord, but for this film from writer-director Lauren Meyering and co-writer Mackenzie Breeden, the word fits perfectly. Much of...
Review by James Lindorf Christopher Nolan is one of the few filmmakers alive who can open a movie on name recognition alone. His last film, "Oppenheimer," won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, and grossed over 950 million...
Review by Adam Courtliff Christopher Nolan has rightfully solidified his legacy among the greatest working directors on the planet. His films have become more of a cinematic event with every new release and that's no different with his latest project, The...
Greetings again from the darkness. While I certainly value the importance of fiction and creativity, I choose to watch so many documentaries because I’m also a fan of real life and the truth. However, the truth is often anything but uplifting and such is the...
Review by Adam Courtliff It seems like not a year goes by in the 2020s without another Disney live-action remake. The vast majority of them fail to understand the magic that made the animated classics just that, instead falling into the trap of feeling like...
Greetings again from the darkness. As a huge fan of THE WIZARD OF OZ (1939), I admire the homage paid to the classic film by writer-director David Wain (WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER, 2001) and his co-writer Ken Marino, collaborators on ROLE MODELS (2008) and...
Greetings again from the darkness. Other than basic decency and human connection, there are few things that define a person and their life more than education. Whether gained in a classroom or through daily experiences, understanding people and history is...